Series synopsis
Celebrity Crime Files is an American crime documentary television series that premiered on TV One on October 15, 2012. It stars Blair Underwood, Ice-T, Maria Sten and Alex A. Alonso.
Diving deep into the heart of black entertainment's most perplexing mysteries, this investigative series exposes the hidden truths and untold stories behind the controversies that have rocked the African-American celebrity world.
Premise
Diving deep into the heart of black entertainment's most perplexing mysteries, this investigative series exposes the hidden truths and untold stories behind the controversies that have rocked the African-American celebrity world.
Premise: Real stories beyond the headlines.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Blair Underwood as Narrator (voice)
- Ice-T as Narrator (voice)
- Maria Sten as Angela Davis
- Alex A. Alonso as Self
- Bill Adler as Self
- Bison Dele as Self (archive footage)
- Marc Wooters as Captain
- Dartel McRae as Marvin Gaye
Supporting cast
- Nick Canody as Damien Andre Gates
- Calida Jones as Monique
- Janiela Patrone as Shirley Sailor
- Joy Sudduth as Doc Brown's Girlfriend
- Sowande Tichawonna as Gene McFadden
- Lorenzo Anderson as Sugarman
- Vic Noto as Hicks
- Wunmi Fowora as Backup Singer
- Yarc Lewinson as Officer Whitehead
- Roy Nowlin as Juror
- Reginald L. Wilson as Bumpy Johnson
- Maya Jordan as Mayme Hatcher Johnson
Guest cast
- Maria Sten as Angela Davis
- Alex A. Alonso as Self
- Bill Adler as Self
- Bison Dele as Self (archive footage)
- Marc Wooters as Captain
- Dartel McRae as Marvin Gaye
- Nick Canody as Damien Andre Gates
- Calida Jones as Monique
- Janiela Patrone as Shirley Sailor
- Joy Sudduth as Doc Brown's Girlfriend
- Sowande Tichawonna as Gene McFadden
- Lorenzo Anderson as Sugarman
Episodes
This series spans 4 seasons with 39 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 9 | October 15, 2012 | December 10, 2012 |
| Season 2 | 12 | August 5, 2013 | October 28, 2013 |
| Season 3 | 10 | September 8, 2014 | November 10, 2014 |
| Season 4 | 8 | August 28, 2024 | October 16, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Rae Carruth The case of former NFL wide receiver Rae Carruth, who was tried for his role in a murder-for-hire plot trying to make the murder look like a random act of violence. that resulted in the death of his pregnant girlfriend |
October 15, 2012 |
| 2 |
LaLa Brown The story of the unsolved murder of R&B singer Yolanda "LaLa" Brown (1986-2007) and her boyfriend in a recording studio. |
October 22, 2012 |
| 3 |
Marvin Gaye After Marvin Gaye (1939-1984) gets involved in an argument between his parents, his father shoots and kills him with a gun he gave him. |
October 29, 2012 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Bumpy Johnson The original black godfather of Harlem, Ellsworth "Bumpy" Johnson, who was once called the "most dangerous man in New York." |
August 5, 2013 |
| 2 |
John Whitehead No justice for 70's singer John Whitehead's death while working on his car with a friend with nothing more than collateral damage. |
August 12, 2013 |
| 3 |
Scott La Rock Scott 'La Rock' Sterling , a hip-hop pioneer on the verge of stardom, is murdered days before his dreams of stardom would come true. |
August 19, 2013 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Chris Lighty The people closest to Chris Lighty explain what happened to him as a victim of foul play leading to his death. |
September 8, 2014 |
| 2 |
Madame Stephanie St. Clair The mysterious life and death of Madame Stephanie St. Clair. The first Lady Gangster of Harlem, the "Numbers Queen". She took on the mob and beat everyone who came against her in a man's world. |
September 15, 2014 |
| 3 |
Jesse Jackson Jr., Ray Nagin & WIlliam Jefferson Men who betrayed the support and trust of their citizenry for their own personal gain as the community suffers. |
September 22, 2014 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Left Eye In 1994, Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes set NFL star Andre Rison's mansion ablaze; their tumultuous relationship, the pressures of fame, and the aftermath of this catastrophic event offer a story of passion and consequences. |
August 28, 2024 |
| 2 |
Murder Inc The sensational case of Irv Gotti, the Murder Inc. founder, involved accusations of money laundering linked to a drug kingpin. The intense investigation, legal battle, and his acquittal are detailed, highlighting broad legal implications in hip hop. |
September 4, 2024 |
| 3 |
Drug Rich A notorious Atlanta based organization known as the Drug Rich Gang was involved in a spree of robberies that targeted local celebrities. Uncover how law enforcement handles the violent home invasions and celebrity heists to their shocking methods and fierce response to preserve public safety and celebrity and social media culture.. |
September 11, 2024 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | TV One |
|---|---|
| First aired | October 15, 2012 |
| Last aired | October 16, 2024 |
| Runtime | 43 minutes |
| Status | continue |
| Schedule | Monday at 22:00:00 |